Middle school students recently took their understanding of the circulatory system to the next level through an engaging Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering activity that brought science and design together in a hands-on way. As students learned about the heart and blood vessels in science class, they simultaneously applied those concepts in engineering by...
The AJA Lions Track Team delivered an outstanding performance at this weekend’s District Track Meet at St. Stephen’s, showcasing determination, teamwork, and impressive achievements across all divisions. The JV Boys Team placed 4th overall with 45 points, while the JV Girls secured 5th place with 25 points. The Varsity Girls Team competed with heart, finishing...
Our middle school students recently had the unique opportunity to learn from two visiting Israelis spending their gap year traveling across the United States to speak with students about Jewish identity and antisemitism. When a member of our community brought this opportunity to our attention, we were eager to welcome them to campus—and the experience...
AJA Purim Carnival Purim at AJA was filled with laughter, excitement, and plenty of festive chaos in the best possible way. The morning began with the entire school gathering in the MPR for a staff Purim Shpiel. This modern and humorous retelling of the Purim story had students laughing throughout, and of course the room...
Joyful Rigor About fifty parents gathered recently for an engaging and thoughtful parent education workshop led by our incoming Head of School, Dr. Karyn Rayburn. In her presentation, “Joyful Rigor”, Dr. Rayburn explored how schools and families can work together to cultivate children who feel both supported and challenged as they grow. Drawing from her...
Way to Go AJA Lions! Our school celebrated an unforgettable showing at the District Basketball Championships, with three teams advancing to championship games and every athlete leaving it all on the court. The heart, determination, and growth displayed throughout the tournament were nothing short of inspiring. The JV Boys Blue Team delivered an impressive postseason...
